Overlea High School - Omega Yearbook (Baltimore, MD)

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To the Creeks the ultimate man was not only physically and mentally fit hut creative and con- scious of beauty. He appreciated both music and art. A complete understanding of the principles of painting or sculpture results in greater appreciation of them. This understanding also permits students to use the elements to express themselves creative- ly. Fundamentals of painting, sculpture, and studio practice are courses designed to guide a student to full development of his talent and creativeness. The commercial art course teaches students the place of art in modern business. Also offered is an enriched course of art history seminar which ex- amines chief works and characteristics of various periods in art. Overlea also fulfills the need of music in the field of the fine arts. The Vocal music department in- cludes the Girls Chorus, Boys Clee Club, and the A Cappella Choir. It renders the desire of those who Wish to raise their voice in song. Throughout the year the vocal music department presents pro- grams to the school and community. The instru- mental music department furnishes the school with entertainment and source of instruction. The Band. Dixie Combo, Dance Band, and the ensembles pro- vide frequent musical programs. Individual talents were encouraged throuvl 'Pg MR. NEALE ALLMAN lnslrumental Music, B.INI.f Peabody Conservatory, Spon- sor-All instrzlmenlnl music Mr. Clock rlenzonstrnres his 011411 flff'!llh1.II:L' leclznique, closely rcscnzbling zz flying groups Falcon! 34

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The course in trampoline dezrelopes coordination and balance in the growing body throu h vigorous activity in physical education. If the mind is to function at its best, it must be housed in a strong, healthy body. Overlea's physical edu- cation department, under the head of Mr. Bruce Turner, attempts to create a strong healthy body. Through the regimen of exercise and individual and team activities muscles are strengthened. Boys par- ticipate in wrestling, gymnastics, ten- nis, and football among other sports. The girls, activities include volleyball, modern dance, archery and first aid. 2 K MRS. PATRICIA GODDARD Physical Education, BS.-Lock Haven, State College, Coach-V. Hoclfey, f.V. Softball, Sponsor- G.A.A. 4 .1 MR. .IOSEPH ANDREONE Physical Education, B.S.-Uni- versity of Maryland, Coach- Wrestling, Baseball, Co-Sponsor- UO Club 33453 55, '.-L ' ' zzpu In .., a V,VVV . tc, ' V- fi -' . MR. ROBERT D. HEIMS MISS DONNA LEE HARROLD 1 Physical Education, B.A.-Hiram Physical Education, B.S.YFa1r- College, Coach-V. Basketball, mont State College, Coach-V. I.V. Soccer Basketball, V. Softball, Sponsor- G.A.A. 33

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The dream of the vocal students .... singing in their new while satin robes. creative classes in music and art. MR. R. WARREN GLOCK Vocal Music, University of Maryland, Sponsor-AAll focal groups MRS. KATHERINE PACKARD Art II, III, IV, Art History Seminar, RA.-Carnegie In- stitute of Technology, M.F.A. -Maryland Institute of Art f, 'ex l 3 MR. ROBERT F. SHINDLEDECKER Art, B.S.-State Teachers Col- lege, Indiana, Pa., M.F.A.- Maryland Institute of Art Art stzuierzts, bathed in sunlighl, gain practical experience in studio practice, a special course for afllfanced stzulenls.